The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to oversee and manage the full-cycle AP function within a growing mid-sized manufacturing company. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments, managing vendor relationships, and leading a small team of four AP professionals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with a mix of day-to-day execution and team leadership.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice entry, approvals, payment runs, and reconciliations.
• Manage and support a small team of AP clerks, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Ensure all vendor payments are processed accurately and on time, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor the AP aging report, resolve outstanding issues, and investigate variances or discrepancies.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to support compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with purchasing, inventory, and finance teams to ensure alignment between AP and broader operational processes.
• Prepare month-end and year-end AP reports and assist with audit support as needed.
• Identify opportunities for automation or process improvement within the AP function.

What We Need From You:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with data reporting and analysis.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3291557